Fostex CR200 User manual

CR200
Professional CD Recorder

T
he ability to master audio compact
discs has until now been
somewhat of a luxury, with only
the very top studios and recording
professionals having the kind of
investment to purchase a CD
mastering machine.
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However, this situation is about to
change with the machine you see
here - the thoroughly professional,
yet incredible value Fostex CR200
Compact Disc Recorder.
Designed around a rugged copper
chassis, this machine offers
state-of-the-art digital and
analogue audio recording to
standard CD-R media via easy to
use front panel controls.
And don’t confuse ‘easy to use’
with a lack of features.
Fostex have long had a reputation
for designing audio tools packed
with facilities which remain
simple to understand and operate.
The CR200 is no exception.
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With just a single button push
you can select from one of 5
flexible recording modes; three
Digital Synchro (modes 1, 2 and 3),
which start when the CR200
detects an incoming signal, and
two manual (modes 4 & 5), which
operate just like a conventional
recorder via transport keys.
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CR200 records incoming audio
to a single track and then returns
to ‘record ready’.
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CR200 records straight from CD,
MD or DAT players renewing
track numbers on each blank
part stopping automatically
after the last track.
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CR200 creates track ID’s
identical to an incoming DAT
Start ID allowing for the creation
of DAT clones.
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You control digital recording via
standard transport keys.
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You control analogue recording
via Rec Level, Rec Balance and
standard transport keys.
Compact Disc Recorder
CR200
PROFESSIONAL COMPACT DISC RECORDING
■ Unparalleled audio performance
■ Rugged copper chassis construction -
designed specifically for professional use
■ Full complement of digital I/Os including
AES/EBU input and S/P-DIF input and
output on both coaxial and optical)
■ Built-in sample rate converter accepts
32kHz or 48kHz and converts to 44.1kHz
standard
■ 5 flexible recording modes: All-track, 1-track
digital and auto-ID digital synchro modes
plus digital and analogue manual modes
■ Balanced XLR inputs (+4dBu and -10dBv)
■ Infra-red remote control
■ Unique Stable Platter Mechanism securely
clamps the entire media from below for
improved audio performance
■ Parallel Remote connector
The main features..

The CR200 also implements three
modes of Copy Bit selection; Disc
without copy protection, One-
time-copy disc and Copy
prohibited disc.
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So, easy to use and operate, but
what of the quality?
Rest assured that the CR200
exhibits all the professional
hallmarks and audio specification
you would expect from Fostex.
There’s a built-in sample rate
converter which accepts 32kHz or
48kHz source, and converts it to
the CD standard sample rate of
44.1kHz. - Essential for making
original CD masters from DAT or
MD media. The construction of
the chassis has been designed to
provide a high level of screening
against electronic interference.
And a complete set of quality-
matched components plus not one
but two internal power supplies,
each with their own transformers,
ensure an unrivalled sonic
performance.
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This kind of attention to detail and
the plain great value of the CR200
mean that you can now master
ultra-high quality final copies of
your sessions in a universal format
which everyone can play.
Trust Fostex.
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The CR200’s Stable Platter Mechanism
ensures the highest sonic performance with
more substantial bass response and an
improved sense of transparency by clamping
the CD over its whole surface area virtually
eliminating vibration.
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With the Skip-ID function you can ‘hide’
unwanted recorded tracks from suitably
equipped CD players.
PROFESSIONAL COMPACT DISC RECORDING

PROFESSIONAL COMPACT DISC RECORDING
Specification
Fostex Corporation, 3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, Japan 196
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Distributor / Authorised CR200 Dealer
In accordance with our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice. E&OE.
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Format CD-Recordable
Compact Discs CD-R and standard CD
No. of Channels 2 channel stereo
Quantisation 16-bit linear
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Signal to Noise Ratio 105dB
Dynamic Range 95dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.003%
Inputs Optical
RCA pin jack,
XLR- 3 -31 (pin 2=HOT)
Format (Optical type) IEC958 part 3 (S/P-DIF)
Format (RCA type) IEC958 part 3 (S/P-DIF)
Format (XLR-3-31 type) IEC958 part 2 (AES/EBU)
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Signal to Noise Ratio 90dB
Dynamic Range 90dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005%
Inputs XLR-3-31 type x 2 (pin 2=HOT)
RCA pin jack x 2
Standard Input Level XLR-3-31 type: +4dBu/-10dBV
(switchable)
RCA type: -10dBV
Input Impedance XLR-3-31 type: 10k ohm
RCA type: 27k ohm
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Digital (Optical type) IEC958 part 3 (S/P-DIF)
Digital (RCA type) IEC958 part 3 (S/P-DIF)
Analogue RCA pin jack x 2
Standard Output Level (analogue) -10dB
Load Impedance (analogue) >10k ohm
Headphone Connector ø6mm stereo phone jack
Max Output Level 10mW
Output Load Impedance 32 ohm
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Frequency Characteristics 2Hz to 20kHz
Wow & Flutter Unmeasurable
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Dimensions 482 (w) x 134 (h) x 294 (d) mm
Weight Approx 6.2 kgs
Power consumption Approx 21 Watts
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■ Recording
■ Automatic digital-source
synchro recording (1-track
recording)
■ Automatic digital-source
synchro recording (All-track)
■ Rec Mute
■ Auto Track Increment
■ Remaining time display
■ Previous
■ Manual Track Increment
■ Input Selector
■ Finalise (TOC write)
■ Fade-in / Fade-out
■ Sampling monitor
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■ Play
■ Pause
■ Stop
■ Manual search
■ Track search
■ Direct song selection
■ 1-Track repeat
■ All-track repeat
■ Programmed repeat
■ Programmed playback (max 24
tracks)
■ Programme check, correction,
clear, reservation
■ Pause programming
■ Skip playback
■ Display On/Off
■ Random playback
■ Fade-in / Fade-out
Main functions..
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The CR200 uses standard CD-R
discs. However, Fostex recommends
that you select a recognised brand
to ensure the highest audio quality
and data integrity.
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The CR200 is equipped with both optical and
coaxial S/P-DIF digital inputs & outputs.
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Analogue balanced inputs via XLR connectors
are provided for +4dBU & -10dBV
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The CR200 is also equipped with an AES/EBU
digital input via a female XLR socket.